2009 Used Ford Ranger

2009 Used Ford Ranger

For anyone considering a compact pickup truck, a 2009 used Ford Ranger should be at or near the top of the list of potential test drive candidates. This is one small truck that can match many of the capabilities of its much larger cousins, while at the same time offering the reduced fuel economy and easier to drive experience of a smaller platform.

For 2009 used Ford Ranger models the biggest difference compared to previous years is the disappearance of the 3.0-liter V-6 engine, leaving only two motors to choose from on the secondhand market. For drivers who would like to own the most efficient edition of the 2009 used Ford Ranger available, the 2.3-liter, four-cylinder unit makes the most sense as it is capable of offering a very respectable 21 miles per gallon in city driving and 26 miles per gallon during highway cruising. These are numbers which are almost never duplicated by full-size pickups. Along with its frugal character the 2.3-liter engine also provides 143 horsepower and 154 lb-ft of torque, shifted through either a five-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission.

For drivers who need to take advantage of the ability of the 2009 used Ford Ranger to tow as much as 6,000 lbs, then searching out a version of the vehicle equipped with its range-topping 4.0-liter V-6 is the order of the day. Generating 207 horsepower and 238 lb-ft of torque, this impressive engine makes use of the same transmission choices as the smaller option. Fuel mileage for the V-6 is still quite acceptable, coming in at 15 miles per gallon in the city and 26 miles per gallon on the highway.

Four-wheel drive versions of the 2009 used Ford Ranger are very much in demand thanks to their ability to take the compact pickup anywhere, even in the absence of a road. When combined with the available FX4 trim that can be found on some editions of the 2009 used Ford Ranger, the small truck becomes almost unstoppable. The FX4 package installs a limited-slip rear differential, a full armoring of skid plates to protect the vehicle's chassis and undersides and knobby off-road tires. On this inside, this desirable version of the 2009 used Ford Ranger also includes power windows and door locks, cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and front bucket seats. This helps to make it one of the best equipped Ranger models.

Regardless of which edition of the 2009 used Ford Ranger fits best into your lifestyle, there is no denying that this is one compact truck which has remained true to the dream of providing excellent towing and hauling utility in a package that is small enough to park in even the tightest of driveways.

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